canistel

• Substantiv, das einen in Florida und Westindien heimischen tropischen Baum oder dessen ovale, orangegelbe, mehlige, süße Frucht bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a tropical tree native to Florida and the West Indies, or its ovoid, orange-yellow, mealy, sweet fruit.

1. C1formal

   A tropical tree native to Florida and the West Indies that produces edible fruit.

   Tropischer Baum

   • The canistel tree thrives in warm, subtropical climates.
   • Farmers in Florida cultivate canistel for its fruit.
   • The canistel tree can reach up to 10 meters in height.

   Synonymeeggfruit

2. Edible fruitC1formal

   An ovoid, orange-yellow fruit with a mealy, sweet flesh, also known as eggfruit.

   Essbare Frucht

   • The canistel fruit has a texture similar to a cooked egg yolk.
   • She made a delicious smoothie using ripe canistel.
   • Canistel is often eaten fresh or used in desserts.

   Synonymeeggfruit